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Correct! The Francesinha (Portuguese pronunciation: [fɾɐ̃sɨˈziɲɐ]), the Portuguese answer to the croque-monsieur. Layers of bread, cured meats, and sausage are blanketed in melted cheese and drenched in a rich, beer-and-tomato-based sauce.
Correct! The Pastel de Nata (Portuguese: [pɐʃˈtɛl dɨ ˈnatɐ]) is a egg custard tart in a crispy shell, created in the Jerónimos Monastery in Belém by monks before the Liberal revolution.
Correct! The sound is produced by a Portuguese Guitar (pronounced: [ɡiˈtaʁɐ puɾtuˈɣezɐ]), the soul of fado music!
Correct! The sound is produced by the Cavaquinho (pronounced: [kɐvɐˈkiɲu]), the progenitor of the Ukelele and the Cavaco.
Correct! The Cepelinai (pronounced: tseh-peh-LEE-nye) is a large potato dumpling filled with meat or cottage cheese and usually served with sour cream and bacon sauce!
Correct! Šakotis is a traditional Lithuanian cake baked on a rotating spit over an open fire. It has many branches, which make it look like a tree. The cake is often served at weddings, holidays, and other special celebrations.
Correct! Kanklės is a traditional Lithuanian string instrument and is one of the oldest symbols of Lithuanian folk music. It is usually made of wood and several stringa and plucked with fingers.
Correct! The Skrabalai are traditional Lithiuanian instruments made of hollow wooden bells. They are hung in a row and struck with sticks to make varied notes!
Correct! Chiacchere is a typical italian dessert prepared to celebrate Carnival. Every region calls them different names but the recipe remains the same!
Correct! Gnummareddi are lamb offal rolls from southern Italy. Now considered street food it was food left for farmers as they did not have access to fine meats. For this reason it was seasoned with pepper, parsley or fennel to make it appetizing.
Correct! The sound is made by the Ocarina which is made up of an elongated ovoid body that resembles the profile of a goose without a head (in Bolognese dialect “ucareina” is in fact the diminutive of goose).
Correct! That was the sound of a hurdy-gurdy (Ghironda), a string instrument set in vibration by a wooden wheel, operated by a crank. It's an instrument with a rich history having evolved from a holy instrument, to a jester's one, to a beggar's one and then revived by the likes of Mozart and Vivaldi.
Correct! Osechi is a composite meal eated during New Years consisting of various foods like Black Beans (stewed in sugar, so it's sweet) to wish good health, and Kazunoko (salted eggs of herring) to bring prosperity to the family!
Correct! Red bean rice cakes from Japan. It is said that red beans have the effect of warding off evil spirits. The inside is mochi and it’s very soft and chewy. It’s also eaten during fall with the fall moon night.
Correct! That's the sound of a Wadaiko, a traditional Japanese drum. It is made of wood and animal skin. People play it with thick sticks called “bachi.” Its sound is strong, powerful, and exciting. Wadaiko is often used at festivals and performances in Japan.
Correct! The “Koto”, also known as “Japanese harp”, is a traditional Japanese stringed instrument similar to a zither. In Japanese weddings, people play it with finger picks.
Correct! Cocido Madrileño, it is a traditional chickpea stew with meat (such as pork, beef and chorizo) and vegetables. It is typically served in three courses: soup, chickpeas with vegetables, and meat.
Correct! It's Gazpacho, a cold soup made with raw vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, garlic, olive oil, and vinegar. It is refreshing and perfect for hot summer days.
Correct! The bandurria is a traditional Spanish 12-string instrument, it's commonly used in Spanish folk music, tunas (university musical groups) and traditional dances.
Correct! The txalaparta is a traditional Basque percussivo instrument made of wooden boards. 2 people face each other and strike the instrument to produce rhythms. It's one of the few instruments played by more than 1 person.
Correct! Pierogi are one of the most famous dishes in Polish cuisine. They are made from thin dough filled with various fillings. The most popular are the Russian Pierogi filled with cheese and potatoes, but fillings with meat, cabbage, mushrooms, or fruit are also popular.
Correct! Gołąbki are made from cabbage leaves stuffed with meat and rice. They are then simmered in tomato sauce or their own juice. This dish is filling and very popular in Polish homes. Different regions of Poland offer different versions of gołąbki, for example, with groats instead of rice.
Correct! The bagpipe (Dudy) is one of the oldest folk instruments in Poland. It consists of a bag, usually made of leather, and wooden pipes. The musician pumps air into the bag and then presses it with his hand to produce sound. The instrument was particularly popular in Greater Poland, Kashubia, and the Beskid Mountains.
Correct! The Podhale fiddle (Skrzypce podhalańskie ) is an important element of highland music. Highlanders often play it at weddings, folk festivals, and family celebrations. Music performed on the Podhale fiddle is full of energy and emotion.
Spanish alphabet, listening-based assessment